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TEAMWORK

I thought I would take this opportunity to celebrate March 7th as Teamwork Day.  I’m sure many of you might celebrate this in different ways and for different situations. For me, on this day 32 years ago, I married my…

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MUSIC, NATURE & JOY

Hello folks,

How are you doing?  We’re getting ready for winter here in the hills of Quebec, where winter tires are compulsory and firewood is our new best friend. I’ve always felt something magical about winter though, something in the…

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A PLACE IN MY HEART CALLED HOME

We’ve all heard of the phrase, “it takes a village”, and I’ve certainly felt that kind of support over the years from the fans who help make things happen with my music.  One place in my heart…

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MADE IN CANADA

This time of year, around Canada Day, it’s a time of reflection for those of us who call Canada home. Like each of us as individuals, Canada is a work in progress. And like all of us, that progress involves…

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MARTY AWARDS 2022

I had a big time on May 19th at the beautifully diverse Mississauga Arts Awards, winning the Established Solo Vocalist Award.  As I’m sure you can imagine, there are lots of hills and valleys on this dizzying journey of…

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MUSICAL WELL-BEING

Last week I attended an Arts 4 Mental Health conference put on by Mississauga Arts Council and Mass Culture and it was a powerful think tank for how we might be able to utilize the arts in the face of…

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THE TARTAN KISS

I first had the opportunity to play at the Fergus Scottish Festival back in 2007. Over the 12 times I’ve played there since, I’ve gotten to know a wonderful group of organizers, fellow musicians and regular attendees and the Festival…

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VOYAGEUR IN SONG HITS #8 IN CANADA!

Thanks to all the DJ’s and programmers for spinning my latest record "Voyageur In Song" up to number 8 in the Roots Music Charts in Canada this week.  If you haven’t had a chance to check out the record…

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FIRE & ICE LIVE VIDEO

Here is the third in a series of live performance videos from my latest record Voyageur In Song.  It's a song inspired by the piece of the Labradorite used on the inlay of 3rd and 9th frets of…

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"A DELIGHT ON SO MANY LEVELS"

Thanks to FATEA magazine's Marc Higgins for this wonderful review of "Voyageur In Song".  It's so gratifying to have someone experience your work deeply. Here are some highlights.

"This concept mini album, with its extensive notes to guide

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LIVE SPIRIT WRESTLERS!

Here is the second in a series of live performance videos from my latest record Voyageur In Song.  It's a song about an inspiring group of immigrants to Canada, the Doukhobors from Veregin SK, who escaped Russia with the…

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ROCK 'N REEL MAGAZINE FEATURE

Thanks to Jeremy Searle for this wonderful feature & review in the UK.  

“Voyageur In Song is something truly special… the album is a unique and uplifting, almost spiritual listening experience and “really worth hearing.” RNR Magazine

MEET ME IN THE MUSIC

Happy Rabbie Burns Day! 

This time of year, I’d usually be out on the tartan trail addressing the haggis and singing Burns’ songs in celebration of Scotland’s famous poet and song collector.  Sadly, things are a little different…

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